However, it is Stith’s solo music that allows him to shine the brightest, with his own production and incomparable falsetto. His 2017 debut project Can We Talk garnered attention and rave reviews from the likes of Complex, Billboard, HipHopDX and more and eventually led to his signing with BPG/RCA Records. Since then he has toured with August Alsina and just wrapped his time on H.E.R.’s “I Used To Know Her” tour. With his versatility, passion and latest release of his Good Company EP that boasts features from Ty Dolla $ign, Quavo and Swae Lee, Stith is one to watch in 2019.
Be Quiet
Tone Stith Lyrics
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You got a lot up on your mind
You got a lot you doin', baby
I just need a little time
To explain what's been goin' on
But your impression of me got me wrong
Grab you a cup, now pour a drink up
And don't say another word (shh, shh)
Quiet
Don't say nothin', just hear me out (shh, shh)
Quiet
Don't say a word, I'm talkin' now (shh, shh)
Quiet
Don't say a word, just hear me out
I need you to be quiet
Don't talk, no more
Don't talk no more, just let it go, oh, oh-oh
You got a lot of nerve, baby
Gonna tell me what to do
You the one been actin' crazy, baby (baby)
I just wanna know the truth (ooh, ooh)
Who's Natasha, Kelly, Michelle? I wanna know (yeah)
Gave you the world and you put me through hell
It's time to go
And I ain't all in your business
But the lies you tell I can't get with
See I'm about to get a lil' distant
No, I don't wanna hear it (shh, shh)
Quiet (yeah, ayy, yeah)
Don't say nothin', hear me out (shh, shh, hear me out)
Quiet
Don't say a word, I'm talkin' now (shh, shh, talkin')
Quiet (quiet, oh)
Don't say a word, just hear me out (oh, ooh-woah)
I need you to be quiet
Don't talk, no more
Don't talk no more, just let it go, oh, oh-oh
Oh, yeah
We should stop talkin', baby
You should turn sideways, yeah-yeah
Too much back and forth, you should spend another night in my place
Oh yeah
Put that energy between the sheets
I'ma put my tongue between your knees
Baby, you should know I know what you need, yeah, ayy, ayy, yeah, oh
It's been a long day, I don't really wanna fight, alright?
I get a little tongue-tied, you know what I like, let's ride
You show me the way, I show you the speed
If it's not the place, I can bring you peace
I got what you need, I got what you need
Yeah-yeah
In Tone Stith's song "Be Quiet," the lyrics revolve around a relationship that has gone sour. The singer and his significant other are at odds, and she has a lot of things on her mind that she wants to say to him. The singer, on the other hand, is asking her to be quiet and listen to him because he has some things that he wants to say too. The singer is trying to explain to his partner that she has the wrong impression of him, and he needs her to let him speak his truth. He invites her to grab a drink and listen without interruption. The singer does not want to argue or fight with his partner, but it is apparent that he feels that he has given her everything, and she's still putting him through hell. Through the lyrics, he tries to find a way to reconcile and end the day without arguments.
The chorus of "Be Quiet" is the repetition of the words Quiet/Shh in a bid to urge his partner to stop talking and letting him explain himself. He points out that he has been hurt and he needs her silent ears to listen to what he has to say. The singer is saying he wants her to stop interrupting him and let him tell her the truth about what's been going on in his life.
Overall, "Be Quiet" examines a troubled relationship, and the singer is trying to find a way to make peace with his partner. He urges her to listen to him without any interruptions or arguments because he wants to make it work. The song's emotional arc moves back and forth between the singer's frustrations but also, his willingness to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a lot to say lately
You have been excessively vocal recently
You got a lot up on your mind
You have so much on your mind
You got a lot you doin', baby
You are really busy, baby
I just need a little time
I just need some time
To explain what's been goin' on
To clarify what has been happening
But your impression of me got me wrong
But your assessment of me is incorrect
Grab you a cup, now pour a drink up
Please get a cup and pour yourself a drink
And don't say another word (shh, shh)
And please don't speak anymore (shh, shh)
Don't say nothin', just hear me out (shh, shh)
Please don't say anything, just listen to me (shh, shh)
Don't say a word, I'm talkin' now (shh, shh)
Don't speak, it's my turn to talk (shh, shh)
Don't say a word, just hear me out
Please just listen, and don't interrupt
I need you to be quiet
I am requesting that you stay silent
Don't talk, no more
Please stop talking
I got what you need, I got what you need
I have everything you need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antonio E.w. Smith, Brendan Walsh, Kiana Lede, Luis Campozano, Lyrica Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Tone Stith]
You got a lot to say lately
You got a lot up on your mind
You got a lot you doin', baby
I just need a little time
To explain what's been goin' on
But your impression of me got me wrong
Grab you a cup, now pour a drink up
And don't say another word (Shh, shh)
[Chorus: Kiana Ledé & Tone Stith]
Quiet
Don't say nothin', just hear me out (Shh, shh)
Quiet
Don't say a word, I'm talkin' now (Shh, shh)
Quiet
Don't say a word, just hear me out
I need you to be quiet
Don't talk, no more
Don't talk no more, just let it go, oh, oh-oh
[Verse 2: Kiana Ledé]
You got a lot of nerve, baby
Gonna tell me what to do
You the one been actin' crazy, baby (Baby)
I just wanna know the truth (Ooh, ooh)
Who's Natasha, Kelly, Michelle? I wanna know
Yeah, gave you the world and you put me through hell
It's time to go
And I ain't all in your business
But the lies you tell I can't get with
See I'm about to get a lil distant
No, I don't wanna hеar it
[Chorus: Kiana Ledé & Tone Stith]
Quiet (Yeah, ayy, yeah)
Don't say nothin', hеar me out (Shh, shh, hear me out)
Quiet
Don't say a word, I'm talkin' now (Shh, shh, talkin')
Quiet (Quiet, oh)
Don't say a word, just hear me out (Oh, ooh-woah)
I need you to be quiet
Don't talk, no more
Don't talk no more, just let it go, oh, oh-oh
[Outro: Tone Stith & Kiana Ledé]
Oh, yeah
We should stop talkin', baby
You should turn sideways, yeah-yeah
Too much back and forth, you should spend another night in my place
Oh yeah
Put that energy between the sheets
I'ma put my tongue between your knees
Baby, you should know I know what you need, yeah, ayy, ayy, yeah, oh
It's been a long day, I don't really wanna fight, alright?
I get a little tongue-tied, you know what I like, let's ride
You show me the way, I show you the speed
If it's not the place, I can bring you peace
I got what you need, I got what you need
Yeah-yeah
@YS-eu4ne
Jungwoo got me listening to this song and now I'm crying at how good this is
@itscam2352
Okay now this is Kiana because… YEAH. The vocals did what they did! 😭
@user-ub8uc8gq7r
Don’t try to overshadow or discredit tone like that! You dummy
@itscam2352
@@user-ub8uc8gq7r Not once did I discredit Tone. They both came through STUPID 🤣🖐🏽
@YY-tr1pb
discovered this song through Lisa'S playlist and glad I did because their songs are 🔥🔥🔥
@haonam999
Me too 😌
@dramahoneyy
Same
@hoanluong1415
Same here
@alphalax7747
Who
@hoppiegrey1868
Yes, through Lisa’s Spotify playlist. Found this song real awesome!